NELOS TRUCKING LLC
HOUSTON, TX
NELOS TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 43.5% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 3.09 vs 1.80 national (+1.29).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NELOS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3934876) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.09 vs 1.80 national (+1.29). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3934876/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=323711 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 13.04% | 34.78% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
NELOS TRUCKING LLC had 23 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 43.5%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 14.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (23 stops).
43.5% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (12.7% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Kenworth is the most-inspected make.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 323,711 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (19 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 23 | 10 | 43.5% | Aug 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 29 | |
| Clem | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.86 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 4.78 | 5 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | — | 14.42 | 14 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88683508 | Aug 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.75A3, 393.60D, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 88379440 | Jul 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 87766435 | May 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 391.11B4, 392.2RG, 393.78 | Yes |
| 87766433 | May 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.104C, 393.95A, 393.83G | No |
| 87609423 | Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | 13500 EAST FWY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
15 | 45, 75A3, 3A1BOS | Yes |
| 87466758 | Mar 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95A, 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 87466757 | Mar 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 391.41APC, 393.75G-LOAD, 392.2W | Yes |
| 86632298 | Dec 16, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9H, 393.9 | No |
| 86471556 | Nov 18, 2025 | TX | 3 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85432473 | Jul 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 85362843 | Jul 23, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-3300--bayport-blvd |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 393.11 | No |
| 85297330 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2, 396.5B | Yes |
| 85021395 | Jun 19, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1700 W PARKWOOD AVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9, 393.11 | Yes |
| 85191023 | Jun 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | SH 6 SB 606 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C | No |
| 84686540 | May 13, 2025 | TX | 3 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84593412 | May 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.93B, 393.45B2UV | No |
| 84169077 | Mar 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-3800--texas-city-por |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.75A3, 393.9TS, 393.60D | Yes |
| 84169017 | Mar 10, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-2000--bayport-blvd |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.45B2PC, 393.47E, 393.203 | No |
| 84094538 | Mar 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-3800--texas-city-por |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
14 | 393.75C, 393.47D, 396.3A1BL | Yes |
| 83186545 | Nov 14, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60D | No |
| 82967827 | Oct 16, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.45, 393.9, 393.60D | Yes |
| 82967185 | Oct 16, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-1600--main-st |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.93B, 393.60D, 393.95A | No |
| 82859383 | Oct 1, 2024 | TX | 2 | 1000 W PARKWOOD AVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.207(c), 393.75(c), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 82374804 | Aug 7, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.60(d) | No |
| 82178490 | Jul 18, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.75(c), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7AMFHQE1HT | Nov 8, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK | TX | 2 | 1 |
| 1000 W PARKWOOD AVE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 13500 EAST FWY | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 1700 W PARKWOOD AVE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| SH 6 SB 606 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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